1) The Olympic motto is "Citius, Altius, Fortius," which is Latin for "Faster, Higher, Stronger."

2) The Bugatti Veyron, one of the fastest production cars in the world, can reach speeds of over 250 miles per hour (402 km/h).

3) The national flower of Japan is the cherry blossom, which holds great cultural significance and is celebrated during the annual cherry blossom festivals.

4) The concept of compound interest can be attributed to the ancient Babylonians, who used it in their banking practices.